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Vallejo Today
By the People, for the People
Vallejo Celebrates Black History Month with Community Block Party
The Lady Echelon Project hosts a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, local vendors, and youth programming.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Lady Echelon Project, a Vallejo-based youth empowerment nonprofit, is hosting a Black History Month Block Party on Saturday, February 28th from 11am to 4pm on the 200 block of Georgia Street in downtown Vallejo. The free, public event will feature live music, performances, interactive art, local vendors, youth and kids activities, and reflections from community leaders.
Why it matters
The block party aims to celebrate Black history, culture, and community in Vallejo through a day of joy, creativity, and togetherness. It provides an opportunity for families, neighbors, and visitors to come together and support local Black-owned businesses and talent while honoring the legacy and current leadership of the city's Black community.
The details
The Black History Month Block Party will transform the 200 block of Georgia Street into a high-energy corridor with a variety of programming. In addition to live music, performances, and interactive art, the event will include a youth and kids zone with activities like horse and pony rides. Community leaders, including the Solano County Supervisor, Vallejo City Councilmember, and local organizers, will provide reflections on Black history and the present-day impact of the Black community in Vallejo.
- The Black History Month Block Party will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 11am to 4pm.
- The event is being held in conjunction with Black History Month, which is celebrated annually in February.
The players
The Lady Echelon Project, Inc.
A Vallejo-based youth empowerment nonprofit that is hosting the Black History Month Block Party.
Cassandra R. James
Solano County Supervisor who will be speaking at the event.
Dr. Tonia Lediju
Vallejo City Councilmember who will be speaking at the event.
Patricia Hunter
NAACP Vallejo President who will be speaking at the event.
Tara Beasley-Stansberry
Vallejo District 5 candidate who will be speaking at the event.
What they’re saying
“Black History Month is about legacy, and it's also the joy, brilliance, and leadership happening right now. This block party is a way of owning our Black history and honoring Vallejo's Black history — a day where families can come outside, support local talent and local businesses, celebrate our youth, and experience a day that's joyful and unforgettable.”
— Ada Brown, Founder & CEO of The Lady Echelon Project (Vallejo Times-Herald)
What’s next
The Black History Month Block Party is a one-day event taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 11am to 4pm on the 200 block of Georgia Street in downtown Vallejo.
The takeaway
The Black History Month Block Party in Vallejo is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the legacy, culture, and present-day impact of the city's Black residents. By supporting local Black-owned businesses and talent, and providing youth-focused programming, the event aims to foster a sense of joy, pride, and togetherness within Vallejo's Black community.
